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Zoltán Tarr, Social Relations and Culture Minister before he has taken his oath of office as newly elected Prime Minister Peter Magyar forms his new government on May 12, 2026 in Budapest, Hungary. Photo by Janos Kummer/Getty Images Good Morning! An expert claims the iconic image of JMW Turner printed on British banknotes was never his self-portrait. …

Hungary’s New Minister of Culture Vows to Restore Artistic Freedom, Turner’s Famous ‘Self-Portrait’ Called Into Doubt, and More: Morning Links for May 14, 2026 Read More »

Misan Harriman speaks onstage during the “Shoot The People” panel discussion on day two of SXSW London 2025 at Rich Mix in London, England Kate Green/Getty Images for SXSW London. A letter signed by such luminaries as environmental activist Greta Thunberg and artists Tracy Emin and Peter Doig is presently circulating in support of Misan …

Peter Doig, Tracey Emin, and More Sign Letter Defending Southbank Centre Chair Read More »

Ocean Dream, a 5.5-carat diamond ring, sold for over $17 million at Christie’s in Geneva. Courtesy Christie’s Earlier this week, a 5.5-carat diamond ring sold for over $17 million dollars during Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction in Zurich. The triangular-cut stone, known as Ocean Dream, thanks to its blue-green color, had an estimate of about $9-12 …

A Rare Blue-Green Diamond Ring Sold for Over $17 M. At Christie’s Geneva Read More »

The Venice Biennale’s Central Pavilion, located in the Giardini. Photo Francesco Galli Last week, the Venice Biennale announced that Iran had dropped out of the exhibition. Now, it appears, that report was incorrect. On Tuesday, Aydin Mahdizadeh Tehrani, the director-general of visual arts at the Iranian ministry of culture and Islamic guidance told the Iran …

Iran Pushes Back on Venice Biennale Withdrawal Reports: ‘We’re Still Coming’ Read More »

Detail of the Bayeux tapestry British Musem. In the run-up to the British Museum’s historic presentation of the Bayeux Tapestry, the institution will open “Tapestry of Trees,” an outdoor installation by garden designer Andy Sturgeon. Meant to evoke a medieval woodland, the installation will be composed of plants and trees typically found in East Sussex, …

An Installation at the British Museum Recreates the Bayeux Tapestry’s Landscape Read More »

Photographer Claudia Andujar is the subject of a new film called <em<The Outsider, starring Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas and Wagner Moura. Photo Nelson Almeida/AFP via Getty Images Oscar-Nominated Sentimental Value star Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas will join The Secret Agent lead Wagner Moura on Brazilian film The Outsider, where Ibsdotter Lilleaas will have the central role.   Bringing together stars of …

Photographer and Activist Claudia Andujar, Known for Documenting Yanomami People of Brazil, Is the Subject of a New Biopic Read More »

Danny Lyon, Crossing the Ohio River, Louisville (1966). Gift of Alison and Donald Weiss in honor of the Hirshhorn’s 50th anniversary. © Danny Lyon/Magnum Photos. Courtesy Hirshhorn Museum The Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden used its 50th anniversary year to dramatically expand its collection, announcing 312 new acquisitions in 2025 that reflect a broader push into …

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Announces 312 New Acquisitions During 50th Anniversary Year Read More »

Brent Sikkema, 2007. Photo Will Ragozzino/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images Opening statements and witness testimony were heard in a Manhattan court on Tuesday in the murder-for-hire trial following the 2024 killing of New York art dealer Brent Sikkeman. Sikkema was found brutally murdered in January 2024 in his Rio de Janeiro apartment. Alejandro Triana Prevez, …

Trial Begins in Brent Sikkema Murder-For-Hire Case Read More »

Sotheby’s sold an $85.8 million Rothko painting from dealer Robert Mnuchin’s holdings on Thursday. Julian Cassady Photography/Alive Coverage/Courtesy Sotheby’s Good Morning! Sotheby’s kicked off the May marquee auction season with a $433.1 million result at its modern and contemporary art evening sales. Australia’s Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal people say a $107 million payout from a recent …

Rothko Leads Sotheby’s $433.1 M. Contemporary Art Sale, UK Returns Artifacts to Ethiopia, and More: Morning Links for May 15, 2026 Read More »

The Central Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. Photo Simone Padovani/Getty Images Good Morning! Iran denies ever withdrawing from the Venice Biennale, and the Somalia Pavilion sparks controversy. A new report led by France‘s parliament has revealed wide-ranging flaws in the country’s museum security management. US Interior Department staff are concerned that Trump‘s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repairs are behind schedule and of poor …

Venice Biennale Controversies Continue, French Parliament Report Finds Flaws in Museum Security, and More: Morning Links for May 13, 2026 Read More »